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Luoli (Scrofula), referring to the string-like accumulation of phlegm nodules on the neck. This condition arises from the constraint of Liver Fire, and it is appropriate to use Xiaoluo Wan (Scrofula Dissolving Pill) combined with Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Modified Free and Easy Wanderer Powder).

This prescription yields miraculous effects, with countless cures. I have had this formula printed and distributed widely.

Xuan Shen (Prepared Scrophulariae Radix) Mu Li (Calcined Ostreae Concha, crushed) Bei Mu (Processed Fritillariae Bulbus, heart removed) [each four liang]
Grind all into fine powder, form pills with refined honey. Take three qian per dose, washed down with boiled water, twice daily.

It treats Liver Meridian constrained fire causing Luoli on the neck, along with distending pain in the chest and hypochondrium, or alternating chills and fever. In severe cases, Liver Wood generates wind, leading to vertigo, tremors, teeth grinding, or spasms. The Classic states: "When Wood is constrained, unblock it." This refers to such situations.

Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) Fu Ling (Poria) Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) Hei Shan Zhi (Charred Gardeniae Fructus) [each one qian] Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) [five fen]
Decoct in water and take orally.

Bizi (Nasal Polyp), referring to polyps growing inside the nose, arising from Damp-Heat, can be treated by insufflating Chuan Sha San (Insufflation Powder). Biyuan (Ozena/Nasal Sinusitis), referring to continuous flow of turbid nasal discharge, arising from Wind-Heat, can be treated with...

Sha (Five fen) Bai Fan (Alum, calcined until dry, five qian)
Grind together into a fine powder. Use a small amount each time, apply to the Bizi, and it will disappear immediately.

Jing Jie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica)
Grind the above into a fine powder. Take three qian per dose, mixed with Ginger Decoction; if there is Fire, mix with aged tea.

Doudi Er (Ear Carbuncle), referring to carbuncles growing inside the ear. It is formed by the constraint of Liver Meridian Fire. Hong Mian San (Red Cotton Powder) can be used, combined with Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Modified Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) plus Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)...

For insects entering the ear, dripping cat urine into the ear yields miraculous effects.

Bai Fan (Alum, one qian) Yan Zhi (Carmine, burned to ash retaining its nature, one qian)
Grind uniformly. First, use a cotton swab stick to remove pus and fluid, then use another swab stick to apply the medicine to the bottom of the ear, which will dry it out. If it is... Doudi Er...

Yandan (Eye Carbuncle), referring to blisters appearing beside the eye that ulcerate and weep fluid, belonging to Wind-Heat syndrome, primarily treated with Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Modified Free and Easy Wanderer Powder). Another case involves sudden swelling and protrusion of the eyeball, belonging to Demon Syndrome (Sui Zheng), primarily treated with Ping Sui San (Demon Pacifying Powder).

Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, two fen) Gan Cao (Licorice Root, one fen) Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum, one fen) Peng Sha (Borax, three fen)
Mix with human milk and apply to the inner and outer corners of both eyes; it disappears immediately.

Baitu Chuang (Tinea Capitis/White Tinea), arising from excessive Fire and Blood Deficiency generating parasites. Mai Jian San (Wheat Paste Powder) is the primary treatment. For hair loss where hair does not regrow, grind Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma) into powder, mix with Sesame Oil, and apply topically.